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Friday, August 19, 2011

These Remind me of Faudree

I did a little garage sale running around this weekend and didn't find too much, but I did score a few things. What I really liked the best were a couple of small paintings that I found. If you read any of Charles Faudree design books, then you undoubtedly have noticed his love for his dogs and he has some fabulous paintings everywhere. When I saw these, I thought they looked so much like the ones he always shows in his designs.

Isn't this little painting gorgeous. Taking a picture of a painting is so hard, but you can see how precious that little face is and the whole composition was just wonderful. Love him laying on the sofa next to an open book.

I thought this one was absolutely stunning also. Love the woodsy background and the way the light shines on his coat. Beautiful colors.

These are both small, only about 7 x 7. I think I will have them matted and find a couple of fabulous frames. Guess I will be making a trip to HL soon. Both of these little paintings were only $2 each. I absolutely love them, and I think I scored.

This lady had a lot of paintings, some really big, but most weren't subjects that I liked. Of course cows are always a favorite of mine, so I picked this one up also for $3. I think it works great in the kitchen for a change.

Wonderful colors and the scene is so peaceful. It's just so hard to get a good picture.

At the same sale I also found this cute little dog figurine. Such a cute little face.

Now you know I couldn't leave it all white, so out came the stain and he got a new coat.

I like him much better now. He just needs to sit and dry for a while then I can play with a new vignette.

Did you find anything this weekend, seems like there were a lot of yard sales going on.

Oh Marty, I collect dogs and anything with them! Your small paintings of dogs are great and specially the white pug figurine!, we lost our "real" pug Ben last year and I want your white dog... better, fixed up by you!Great finds, it's so exciting to come home with new things for vignette playing! Lots of hugs.FABBY

Hi Marty, I love your pictures-so are adorable and I would have picked them up too. I just got back from sales this morning, got a top for me, a small crystal clock for our bathroom, a book for a grand and a Christmas decoration-all for a total of $2.00. Yippee!!!! I'm trying to be good cause I'm saving for our trip to the San Juan islands in Oct.Have a wonderful weekend.Noreen

Hi lovely lady.We have our Big Garage sale in Sept. The hold neighborhood has one on the same Day!!!Yes the same day over 600 garage sales going on the same time... I need to take some photos of this day !! It is always on a Saturday from 7:00am to 6:00pm !!! love your post Marty..XXOO Diane

Oh Charles, how I love him! and those dog paintings look exactly like his. What great deals you got at the sales. I've been somewhat lazy in the garage sale department lately. Need to get out there. Can't wait to see you new doggie vignette!Marianne :)

Oh Marty - you had me at Faudre. LOL I love King Charles Spaniels, and I love how he always features his in his books. But what I love the most is the cow painting. I am also a fan of Frenchy style pastural scenes. That is a great one. Hope you have a great weekend. Luv u!

Love your little dog, so cute with the stain. Can't wait to see where in you place him. I am really loving the cow pictures everyone is using now, and I think yours is the perfect size. I did go to GW yesterday and found a few treasures. Now I need to take some pictures so I can share.

Marty,Those pictures are gorgeous! The one with cows is likened to the newest fall edition of Romantic Country Magazine with a "to die for" kitchen vignette!!! I'm on the search for a small wagon for my 89 year old Dad. He has a great step grandson who needs a wagon...wish me luck!Fondly,Pat

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